Pseudoanuerysm of the Thoracic Aorta as a Complication of Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Loy, John; Brooks, Marcus; Mahon, David

doi:10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.06.006

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“…38 Thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm and dissection secondary to intrathoracic pseudocyst have also been rarely reported. 19,86,87 Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to necrotizing pneumonia in a patient with acute pancreatitis has been reported. 20…”

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“…Generalized cardiomegaly and features of congestive heart failure have also been reported to be associated with pancreatitis . Thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm and dissection secondary to intrathoracic pseudocyst have also been rarely reported . Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to necrotizing pneumonia in a patient with acute pancreatitis has been reported …”

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“…Involvement of pulmonary vasculature may manifest as a pulmonary thromboembolism . Pseudoaneurysms involving the thoracic aorta and, rarely, the pulmonary artery have also been reported . The overview of these complications is provided in Table .…”

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“…18 Pseudoaneurysms involving the thoracic aorta and, rarely, the pulmonary artery have also been reported. 19,20 The overview of these complications is provided in Table 1. Tables 2 and 3 summarize the imaging features and management, respectively.…”

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Thoracic complications of pancreatitis

2018

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Acute pancreatitis in its severe form may lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multisystem organ dysfunction. Acute lung injury is an important cause of mortality in the setting of severe acute pancreatitis. Besides lung involvement, acute and chronic pancreatitis may also lead to the involvement of other thoracic compartments, including mediastinum, pleura, and vascular structures. These manifestations are an important cause of morbidity and may pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. These manifestations have not been discussed in detail in the available literature. In this review, we discuss the thoracic complications of pancreatitis, including lung, pleural, mediastinal, and vascular manifestations.

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Thoracic complications of pancreatitis

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“…Pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) is a collection of inflammatory and pancreatic fluid surrounded by granulation tissue without epithelial lining. Forming in response to pancreatitis, the fluid includes pancreatic enzymes capable of local tissue destruction [ 1 ]. Dissecting through tissue planes PP may track into the thorax most commonly via the Oesophageal or Aortic Hiatuses, and rarely through Morgagni’s Foramen or Traumatic tracts.…”

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Pseudocyst of the pancreas masquerading as spontaneous pneumomediastinum

Brookes

Mathew

Munasinghe

et al. 2019

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

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Pseudocyst of the pancreas extending into the thorax represents a rare but potentially catastrophic diagnosis. It can be difficult to both diagnose and manage, with only limited management suggestions within the literature. While pleural effusion is a common complication of pancreatitis, transthoracic extension of a pseudocyst is a rare phenomenon. Herein we discuss a patient with a difficult to recognize extension of pancreatic pseudocyst into the left hemithorax, with unique imaging findings. He had good response to trans-gastric and percutaneous drainage and ultimately proceeded to thoracotomy and decortication. Around this case, the options for investigation and management are discussed.

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Pseudoanuerysm of the Thoracic Aorta as a Complication of Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Cited by 2 publications

References 5 publications

Thoracic complications of pancreatitis

Thoracic complications of pancreatitis

Pseudocyst of the pancreas masquerading as spontaneous pneumomediastinum

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